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Autoimmune Diseases

Ask or answer questions about AI diseases including diabetes Type 1, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, and Raynaud’s phenomenon on this forum.

Wegeners Syndrome

The symptoms I’ve been experiencing lately are very similar to the symptoms of ordinary flu or cold - runny nose, cough, fever, tiredness... Yet, none of the usual treatments seems to be working. My doctor suspects that it might be Wegener’s syndrome and suggests lung biopsy. I’d like to...

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vasculitis death

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Hello, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with vasculitis. I have never heard about this disease before, so I don’t know how serious it is. Can it cause death maybe? I would really be grateful if someone could give me more info on this type of disease. Thank you for answering to my post.

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polymyositis exercise

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Any other folks with polymyositis around? If so, I would really like hearing from you. I really feel that I could benefit from some regular exercise but am not sure what types of exercise would be compatible with polymyositis. if you work out regularly, please tell me about your work out regime and...

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How important is lumbar puncture for diagnosing the MS?

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Hi, folks. My grandfather has been suspected to have MS. His doctor suggests him to do lumbar puncture for proving this diagnosis. I would like to know how important lumbar puncture is for diagnosing this disease. Do you think it is important? I would appreciate all your advices. Thank you in...

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sjogren's syndrome fatigue

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Hi, my mother is a forty nine years old woman. She has been having some strange symptoms. The first one that occurred was dry mouth. Shortly after it, a new symptom arose. She was feeling very tired and exhausted. After seeing a doctor, she was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome. Is there something...

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Untreated Sjogren's syndrome, possible complications?

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I know that autoimmune diseases can be well controlled with therapy. However, not everyone starts with treatment on time. I would like to know what possible complications could be in the case of untreated Sjögren's syndrome. Will the disease be able to be controlled in this case? Thank you for...

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Graves and sex.

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Hi, I am new to all this and this is not something I am comfortable asking anyone but I figured no one here will ever see me. I was diagnosed with graves disease about 8 month ago. I have all the bad side effects from it. Afib, fainting, weight loss, tiredness, depression, strange periods. One thing...

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Positive ANA but everything else is negative. I am having constant joint pains that worsens at night

Hi my ANA was positive and my titer was a bit high, additional blood tests was done for lupus and my kidneys,liver,lungs and heart was checked and everything was normal.I have this constant joint pains that  worsens at night.I did abit of research is it possible that my vitamin D count...

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recovery chances for a patient with Goodpasture's Syndrome?

Goodpasture's syndrome can develop quickly, or so I have been told by my friends who are studying medicine. But please tell me if there is any chance that people with Goodpasture's syndrome can just miraculously recover? Please share your experiences of this if possible. I hope you don't mind me...

by User avatar michaella626202112

Why is it that you never see any information about Polymyalgia Rheumatica autoimmune disease?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica Why is it that you never see any information about PMR, there are many who suffer from this Autoimmune Disease. Is it because the most popular drug for this is Prednisone and not one of the new fancier drugs on the market that makes drug companies lots of money?...

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